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Marc Levy | Associated PressTo help explain Tuesday's stunning special U.S. House election in southwestern Pennsylvania, look to Ed Karloski's political preferences for how Democrat Conor Lamb seized the lead for a seat in a Republican stronghold.Democrats Bore Lamb's Centrism, Unified On Other Core Issueshttp://wesa.fm/post/democrats-bore-lambs-centrism-unified-other-core-issues
105422 as http://wesa.fmSun, 18 Mar 2018 13:08:36 +0000Democrats Bore Lamb's Centrism, Unified On Other Core IssuesAssociated PressDemocrat Conor Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone each could see a primary contest in new congressional districts after they battled for an existing district in southwestern Pennsylvania.Lamb, Saccone In Line For Primary Contests In New Districtshttp://wesa.fm/post/lamb-saccone-line-primary-contests-new-districts
105363 as http://wesa.fmFri, 16 Mar 2018 22:29:25 +0000Lamb, Saccone In Line For Primary Contests In New DistrictsSarah BodenShouts of surprise and joy erupted Friday at noon from graduating students at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine.'So Happy!' Graduating Pitt Medical Students Anxiously Face Match Dayhttp://wesa.fm/post/so-happy-graduating-pitt-medical-students-anxiously-face-match-day
105349 as http://wesa.fmFri, 16 Mar 2018 22:11:10 +0000'So Happy!' Graduating Pitt Medical Students Anxiously Face Match DayKatie MeyerLawyers for state Representative Tarah Toohil have released additional abuse allegations against a fellow GOP lawmaker--along with portions of a House investigation into the matter.Rep. Toohil's Lawyers Release Report Finding Her Abuse Allegations 'Credible'http://wesa.fm/post/rep-toohils-lawyers-release-report-finding-her-abuse-allegations-credible
105360 as http://wesa.fmFri, 16 Mar 2018 21:26:35 +0000Rep. Toohil's Lawyers Release Report Finding Her Abuse Allegations 'Credible'Margaret J. KraussLast week, a partially-constructed pedestrian bridge collapsed in Miami, Florida , killing six people and sending more to the hospital. The National Transportation Safety Board sent a team of investigators to the site to figure out what happened.The Florida Bridge Collapse Made Us Wonder: What Is Accelerated Bridge Construction? http://wesa.fm/post/florida-bridge-collapse-made-us-wonder-what-accelerated-bridge-construction
105338 as http://wesa.fmFri, 16 Mar 2018 20:38:58 +0000The Florida Bridge Collapse Made Us Wonder: What Is Accelerated Bridge Construction? Megan HarrisDemocrat Conor Lamb is the apparent winner in the hotly contested special election to represent Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, and he did it by only a few hundred votes .What To Take Away From Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District Racehttp://wesa.fm/post/what-take-away-pennsylvanias-18th-congressional-district-race
105337 as http://wesa.fmFri, 16 Mar 2018 19:59:32 +0000What To Take Away From Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District RaceAssociated PressA Pennsylvania official said no "legitimate claims or complaints" of voter fraud have come up since Tuesday's closely contested U.S. House race in the state, countering several false stories that cited invalid votes and a court decision throwing the election results out. The website Daily World Update said in a story circulating on social media that a judge identified as Marshawn Little of the 45th Federal Appeals Court of Westmoreland County cancelled the results because they were "tainted beyond reproach." But there is no such judge in Pennsylvania and no such court exists. Another story on the same website, which identifies itself as a satire site to users who click the "About" section, claims "trucks full of illegals" cast votes in the election. "There are no legitimate claims or complaints or evidence that any such events occurred. These claims should not be taken seriously," said Wanda Murren, communications director for Pennsylvania's Department of State. No county electionsFalse Stories Crop Up On Voter Fraud After District 18 Racehttp://wesa.fm/post/false-stories-crop-voter-fraud-after-district-18-race
105331 as http://wesa.fmFri, 16 Mar 2018 17:44:47 +0000False Stories Crop Up On Voter Fraud After District 18 RaceOliver Morrison | PublicSourceOn a recent Friday, James Dreher was hard at work stirring dozens of pounds of ground beef with a small paddle.'Doing Food Different' Connects Students With Program Training People With Barriers To Employmenthttp://wesa.fm/post/doing-food-different-connects-students-program-training-people-barriers-employment
104965 as http://wesa.fmFri, 16 Mar 2018 16:18:00 +0000'Doing Food Different' Connects Students With Program Training People With Barriers To EmploymentMegan HarrisAt Markeya Lowery’s last case management job, she filled a similar role to the one she has now – helping people address all the distractions and hardships that make going to school and holding down a steady job really difficult.In The Fight For Food Security, Pittsburgh Brings A Lot To The Tablehttp://wesa.fm/post/fight-food-security-pittsburgh-brings-lot-table
104327 as http://wesa.fmFri, 16 Mar 2018 13:45:00 +0000In The Fight For Food Security, Pittsburgh Brings A Lot To The TableBill Barrow | Associated PressPennsylvania's Conor Lamb and Alabama Sen. Doug Jones, the new miracle men of the Democratic Party, offer a clear model for how to run in Republican territory: Focus on economics, not guns, immigration or President Donald Trump. But that won't be easy when much of the party is whipped into a fervor over those topics. As the party barrels into primary season, its biggest success stories star Democratic moderates who've run strong in Trump country. But much of the energy in the party is on the left, where an active base is calling for everything from single-payer health care and a $15-an-hour minimum wage to bans on certain weapons and ammunition. Finding the balance between the base's demands and winning general elections is Democrats' new dilemma as they look to toward to the November midterms. The challenge will greet Democratic candidates across 75 targeted GOP-held districts that Trump won in 2016, as well as the 10 Democratic senators facing re-election challenges in states TrumpDemocrat’s Dilemma: An Energized Left V. Moderation http://wesa.fm/post/democrat-s-dilemma-energized-left-v-moderation
105306 as http://wesa.fmFri, 16 Mar 2018 12:02:11 +0000Democrat’s Dilemma: An Energized Left V. Moderation Kevin GavinThe controversial Stephen Foster Memorial, which many have described as racist , is scheduled to be removed from Schenley Plaza in Oakland next month. Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and his Task Force on Women in Public Art want to fill that vacated space with a statue honoring an African American Pittsburgh woman. “Of all the sculptures and statues throughout the entire city of Pittsburgh, there is not one that recognizes an African-American woman, not one in the entire city,” Peduto said. In October, the Pittsburgh Arts Commission unanimously recommended removing the Foster statue to a private “properly contextualized location.” The debate over the Foster memorial bubbled up again last fall as part of a national discussion over memorials on public land to figures of historical significance but who were also connected to slavery or racism. “If we are going to be a city that is diverse, it's not only through the population but it's also through the heroes that we celebrate,” Peduto said.City To Replace Foster Memorial With Statue Honoring African-American Womanhttp://wesa.fm/post/city-replace-foster-memorial-statue-honoring-african-american-woman
105248 as http://wesa.fmFri, 16 Mar 2018 11:35:32 +0000City To Replace Foster Memorial With Statue Honoring African-American WomanMargaret J. KraussPittsburgh’s Department of City Planning writes on its website that South Side Park is unique and hidden , which essentially translates as “hard to get to.”Planning For South Side Park Asks Residents To Dream Big (Hillside Slide, Anyone?) http://wesa.fm/post/planning-south-side-park-asks-residents-dream-big-hillside-slide-anyone
105287 as http://wesa.fmFri, 16 Mar 2018 11:23:29 +0000Planning For South Side Park Asks Residents To Dream Big (Hillside Slide, Anyone?) An-Li HerringIn the wake of Tuesday’s special election in the 18th Congressional District , attention has quickly turned to the district that could soon replace the 18th – the 14th District.After Special Election, Attention Quickly Turns To Planned 14th Districthttp://wesa.fm/post/after-special-election-attention-quickly-turns-planned-14th-district
105280 as http://wesa.fmFri, 16 Mar 2018 11:11:59 +0000After Special Election, Attention Quickly Turns To Planned 14th DistrictSarah SchneiderTeachers in the South Butler County School District will not be in their classrooms Friday, according to union spokesperson Brooke Witt.South Butler County Schools Are Closed For The Second Day, As Teachers Continue Their Strikehttp://wesa.fm/post/south-butler-county-schools-are-closed-second-day-teachers-continue-their-strike
105279 as http://wesa.fmFri, 16 Mar 2018 10:34:00 +0000South Butler County Schools Are Closed For The Second Day, As Teachers Continue Their StrikeKatie BlackleyIt’s 7 a.m. and cafeteria worker Leann Andrews is pushing a cart through the bustling hallways of North Hills Middle School. In the cart sit packages of banana, blueberry, and chocolate muffin next to cereal bars and breakfast sandwiches.From 'Grab And Go' To 'Second Chance,' Districts Are Getting Creative With Their Breakfast Options http://wesa.fm/post/grab-and-go-second-chance-districts-are-getting-creative-their-breakfast-options
103411 as http://wesa.fmFri, 16 Mar 2018 10:23:00 +0000From 'Grab And Go' To 'Second Chance,' Districts Are Getting Creative With Their Breakfast Options Associated PressPennsylvania's lieutenant governor faces a legal challenge over his residency that aims to derail his re-election campaign.Lieutenant Governor's Residency Challenged In Election Casehttp://wesa.fm/post/lieutenant-governors-residency-challenged-election-case
105281 as http://wesa.fmThu, 15 Mar 2018 22:32:51 +0000Lieutenant Governor's Residency Challenged In Election CaseMichael Sisak | Associated PressA judge agreed Thursday to let five additional Bill Cosby accusers testify at his April 2 sexual assault retrial, giving prosecutors a chance to portray the man once known as "America's Dad" as a serial predator who made a sadistic habit of drugging and molesting women.Judge: 5 Other Accusers Can Testify At Bill Cosby's Retrialhttp://wesa.fm/post/judge-5-other-accusers-can-testify-bill-cosbys-retrial
105278 as http://wesa.fmThu, 15 Mar 2018 21:29:29 +0000Judge: 5 Other Accusers Can Testify At Bill Cosby's RetrialSarah SchneiderOne of the world’s most uncommonly mastered languages can now be introduced to learners in five minute daily increments.Boldly Going Where Few Have Gone Before, Pittsburgh-Based Company Launches Klingon Coursehttp://wesa.fm/post/boldly-going-where-few-have-gone-pittsburgh-based-company-launches-klingon-course
105269 as http://wesa.fmThu, 15 Mar 2018 21:08:54 +0000Boldly Going Where Few Have Gone Before, Pittsburgh-Based Company Launches Klingon CourseKatie MeyerRepresentative Tarah Toohil has alleged that fellow Republican Representative Nick Miccarelli threatened to kill her and otherwise abused her during and after a relationship in 2012.State Rep. Toohil Gets Three-Year Restraining Order Against Rep. Miccarellihttp://wesa.fm/post/state-rep-toohil-gets-three-year-restraining-order-against-rep-miccarelli
105270 as http://wesa.fmThu, 15 Mar 2018 20:54:52 +0000State Rep. Toohil Gets Three-Year Restraining Order Against Rep. MiccarelliMargaret J. KraussA mayoral panel appointed to oversee the restructuring of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority has drafted a new contract to govern PWSA.The First Step In Restructuring PWSA Could Be Presented To City Council Next Weekhttp://wesa.fm/post/first-step-restructuring-pwsa-could-be-presented-city-council-next-week
105247 as http://wesa.fmThu, 15 Mar 2018 18:50:56 +0000The First Step In Restructuring PWSA Could Be Presented To City Council Next Week